Tomato Basil Bruschetta Toasts
Pile chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil onto toasted bread for a quick Italian appetizer or light meal.
Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices Baguette or ciabatta
- 2 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh basil
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Dice the tomatoes and mince the garlic; chop the basil.
- 2
Cook (5 minutes): Toast the bread until crisp and lightly golden.
- 3
Assemble: In a bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and salt/pepper. Spoon the mixture over the toasted bread and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
360
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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